2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Eighteen New Hampshire

Daniel Hemric (11) will lead th 38 car field to the green flag. Josh Berry (8) will start at the rear of the field after winning his first Xfinity Series pole. He hit the wall during qualifying and the team made unapproved adjustments to the car. Jeremy Clements (51), Akinori Ogata (13), Alex Labbe (36), Howie Disavino III (44), Joe Graf Jr. (07), David Starr (08), and JJ Yeley (66) will also start at the rear. The stages for today’s race are 45-45-110 laps.

Little that was notable or memorable occurs in the first half of the race other than Ryan Sieg winning stage

NASCAR Digital stopped on lap 104 prior to the end of stage two. The lap-by-lap moves when the caution flag comes out following the red flag on lap 125 of 200. It stopped again on lap 127 of 200. It started again during the caution around lap 144 of 200.

Caution on lap 127 of 200 for a crashing involving Josh Berry, Ryan Sieg, Riley Herbst, Jeb Burton, Brett Moffitt, Myatt Snider. Sam Mayer gets a little damage when he kisses the wall while attempting to avoid the spinning Josh Berry car.

Sheldon Creed (2) taps Josh Berry (8) and send him spinning in front of the field Ryan Sieg has no where to go and runs into Berry, then Jeb Burton (27) runs underneath Sieg’s rear end sending it into the air, the rear wheels were higher than the SAFER barrier. Riley Herbst (98) taps Josh Berry (8) then gets hit in the rear by Myatt Snider (31).

Red flag is out at 1623. Caution is out 1629

On lap 130 of 200 as they approach the retart Josh Berry is out on the car on the track. The car is smoking. The replay shows fire in the car.

Caution on lap 141 of 200 for a crashing involving AJ Allmendinger (16), Brandon Jones (19) and Alex Labbe (36). William ‘WilliB’ Byron (88) ran AJ Allmendinger up to the wall and into the Alex Labbe. Brandon Jones spins trying to avoid the incident after a hit from the rear by Brett Moffitt (02).

William Byron (88) is on pit road on lap 163 of 200 due to his dash going dark, though the car is still running.

Caution on lap 172 of 200 for Akinori Ogata (13) blowing up.

Unfortunately on lap 191 of 200 we’re stuck watching a driver’s hands on the steering wheel on the television broadcast. Terrible television.

Trevor Bayne (18) and Landon Cassill (10) are having a door-to-door battle for second position on the track and the television viewer is stuck watching idiot shots of a driver’s hands on the wheel. When that stops we’re watching distant shots of several cars – too far away to determine which cars and the shot doesn’t allow the viewer to determine the context.

Justin Allgaier (7) wins on his wife Ashley’s birthday. She’s not at the track today. His daughter is in a softball tournament and that’s why they’re not there. Justin Allgaier mentioned that he was a friend of Adam Petty who died at this track on the day Justin won his first race in another series.

Congratulations to Trevor Bayne (18), Landon Cassill (10) and Noah Gragson (9) on finishing second, third, and fourth respectively.

Congrats to Jeremy Clements (51) on a sixth place finish.

There was some good racing off and on during the race. I believe that was partially due to the combination of unanticipated wrecks resulting in random restarts, and the elimination of some of the usual suspects. That resulted in different names at the front of the field racing with the better drivers. Many of the wilder, overly aggressive, less talented drivers were in the garage or logging laps at the back of the field. It made for more interesting, more competitive racing that provided some excitement throughout the event. The race was mildly memorable, but mostly because it was so much better than most Xfinity series races this season. The television broadcast was less-than-mediocre with them spending a lot of time showing driver’s hands on the steering wheel for extended periods of time instead of on-track action. They also spent considerable time showing distant overhead shots of the race. They shots were so far away the car numbers weren’t visible. Occasionally they wo
uld intentionally and unintentionally show the relevant action on the track. Without the radio broadcast following the race action would’ve been difficult, if not impossible. The race action improved from around the halfway point to the end.

Motorsport News:

1. 1. 1. Chase Elliott wins at home, posts his third victory of the season.
      2. Post-Race Inspection Complete at Atlanta.
      3. Marco Andretti Interested in Running Xfinity Races.
      4. Atlanta TV Ratings.
      5. Mid-Ohio TV Ratings.
      6. 23XI Racing Signs Tyler Reddick for 2024.
      7. Atlanta Penalties Announced.
      8. William Byron Wins Slinger Nationals.
      9. Ty Dillon to Drive for Big Machine Racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
      10. Kyle Larson Starting New Sprint Car Series with Brad Sweet.
      11. Landon Cassill’s Sponsor, Voyager Digital, Files for Bankruptcy.
      12. Kaden Honeycutt Joins On Point Motorsports for 3 Races.
      13. Emerling-Gase Motorsports Expanding to 2 Full-Time Entries in 2023.
      14. Aric Almirola Not Focused on Returning in 2023.
      15. Nick Sanchez Parts Ways with BJ McLeod Motorsports.
      16. Armani Williams Readily Preparing for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Return at Pocono Raceway.
      17. Ty Dillon Will Not Return to Petty GMS Racing in 2023.
      18. Ryan Preece Say Nothing is Set for 2023.
      19. Sad News – Bobby East.
      20. American driver Herta gets McLaren F1 test.
      21. Sainz unhappy with speed of Austrian GP rescue.
      22. Bernie Ecclestone faces charges of fraud.
      23. Norris calls on FIA to ban sausage kerbs.
      24. Former F1 race director Masi leaves FIA.
      25. Ricciardo: I’m not leaving McLaren.
      26. Eyeing F1 seat, American Herta has McLaren test.
      27. Vips still at Red Bull despite use of racial slur.
      28. Is Formula E in crisis as manufacturers exit and F1 booms?
      29. Shwartzman makes Ferrari F1 test.
      30. Palou plans to join McLaren, denies CGR return.
      31. Making sense of the Ricciardo-McLaren situation.
      32. FIA to make further tweaks against porpoising.
      33. TSR’s Pruett, Hagan fastest at Mile-High Nationals.
      34. Herta grabs pole for Grand Prix of Toronto.
      35. Suzuki reach agreement to quit MotoGP at end of current season.
      36. Southern 100: Davey Todd takes maiden win in first race of 2022.
      37. Southern 100: Dean Harrison claims 25th win on the Billown Course.
      38. Southern 100: Davey Todd crowned solo champion.
      39. World Superbikes: Jonathan Rea second as Toprak Razgatlioglu wins Donington opener.
      40. USAC champion driver Bobby East dies at 37.
      41. Toyota Racing Development and 23XI Racing Shocks Media Members With Surprise Tyler Reddick Driver Announcement.
      42. SRX Racing Series Battles At I-55 Speedway As Bobby Labonte Fights to Hold Points Lead.
      43. Ross Chastain Draws Heat from Denny Hamlin, Austin Dillon.
      44. Corey LaJoie Raises Eyebrows in Near-Upset Bid.
      45. Ernie Francis Jr. to Pilot 13th SRX Entry at I-55.
      46. Alex Palou Joining McLaren in 2023.
      47. Victor Gonzalez Jr. on Team Ownership, Driving in NASCAR & Increasing Diversity in the Sport.
      48. John Capestro-Dubets Quickest in Lime Rock Pilot Challenge Practice.
      49. Ty Dillon Out at Petty GMS After 2022.
      50. Matt Campbell Quickest in FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Practice.
      51. Josh Berry Wins 1st Xfinity Pole at New Hampshire.
      52. Matt Campbell Wins FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix Pole.
      53. John Capestro-Dubets Wins Lime Rock Park 120 Pole.
      54. Colton Herta on Pole in ‘Intense’ Toronto Qualifying.
      55. Rebel Rock Racing’s Robin Liddell, Frank Depew Win at Lime Rock.
      56. Justin Allgaier Earns Chevy’s 1st Xfinity Victory in 15 Years at New Hampshire.
      57. Ganassi retains Palou for 2023 IndyCar season.
      58. Palou leaving Ganassi for McLaren, denounces CGR press release.
      59. Palou’s shock McLaren move and its repercussions for rivals.
      60. Palou: No comment on contracts, no idea how it gets resolved.
      61. Palou’s rivals resist comment, but approve of salary boosts.
      62. Calderon’s IndyCar future uncertain after Toronto withdrawal.
      63. Power: Improving qualifying is key to staying in title hunt.
      64. Toronto IndyCar: Rossi leads Pagenaud in opening practice.
      65. How Robert Wickens defied expectations on his heroic return to glory.
      66. Toronto IndyCar: Herta turns 107mph lap, Palou and Grosjean shunt.
      67. IndyCar stars hope Toronto track reverts to pre-2016 layout.
      68. Toronto IndyCar: Herta on pole, bad luck for Power, Palou, Rahal.
      69. Herta thrilled to deliver after “pretty embarrassing” Mid-Ohio.
      70. Rosberg X Racing completes bounceback with Island X Prix 2 win, ABT CUPRA disqualified.
      71. SODA racer Dan Ertman killed in motorcycle accident.
      72. KymiRing project unravels with bankruptcy, major series exits.
      73. Nikita Mazepin wins first rally raid class stage in Silk Way.
      74. Frankie Muniz pursuing NASCAR ladder climb.
      75. Silk Way Rally Trucks stymied by ford crossing.
      76. Cassidy Denies Vandoorne Pole Position for Opening New York City E-Prix.
      77. Nick Cassidy Claims Opening New York City E-Prix Victory Despite Crashing.
      78. Hamlin “done speaking” after latest NASCAR Cup clash with Chastain.
      79. Jeff Gordon Sparks Fan Speculation After Corey LaJoie Comments.
      80. Sends Strong Message After Tyler Reddick Chooses 23XI Racing.
      81. Denny Hamlin: ‘Ton of Unanswered Questions’ After Tyler Reddick Deal.
      82. Denny Hamlin Provides Clarity About Kurt Busch’s Future.
      83. NASCAR Makes Penalty Decision About Christopher Bell’s Team.
      84. Martin Truex Jr. Hints at Possible Ross Chastain Retaliation.
      85. Chastain, Truex spark multi-car crash in Stage 2 at Atlanta.
      86. What drivers said at Atlanta.
      87. NASCAR hires longtime live event production executive Michael Verlatti to lead NASCAR’s growing event experience team.
      88. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standings: Breaking down the top 10 in points after Wall Stadium Speedway.
      89. Parker Kligerman still buzzing over Mid-Ohio victory, eyes full-time plans for 2023.
      90. Julia Landauer’s globe-trotting journey leads to Xfinity Series debut moment.
      91. William Byron looking to regain edge, early-season speed with busy grassroots schedule.
      92. Ty Dillon: ‘I will win races in the Cup Series, I will win championships’.
      93. Truex captures his first pole with JGR.
      94. Kurt Busch opens up on impact of Reddick signing, ‘fountain of youth’ and how long he’ll be racing.
      95. Kyle Busch on 2023 talks: Until plans change, ‘I feel like I still have a seat’.
      96. Aric Almirola Not Focused on Returning in 2023 UPDATE.
      97. Pfaff Motorsports Wins FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix.
      98. Elliott follows father’s footsteps to win at Atlanta.
      99. ‘When I get myself in that position again I’ll be more prepared’ – LaJoie.
      100. Smooge going for Silver in GT4 America.
      101. Hamilton finds lonely recovery ‘massively satisfying’.
      102. IMSA GTP development programs gaining pace.
      103. Rowe wins USF2000 Toronto race one, extends points lead.
      104. Rovanpera puts on a Saturday masterclass at WRC Rally Estonia.
      105. Foster dominates Toronto Indy Pro 2000 race one.
      106. Lidell, DePew; Miller, Taylor take MPC wins at Lime Rock.
      107. Cassidy claims first Formula E victory in New York race one.
      108. McLaren ‘quite impressed’ with Colton Herta after F1 test.

Next Race: Pocono

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